Senior Java Developer

Position Overview:   Do you love building ⚙️ products people love? As a Senior Java Developer, you will work alongside a team of engineers with decades of combined experience on the accesso Horizon ticketing and visitor management system, powered by VGS. With an expansive feature set, globalized functionality and robust scaling capabilities, accesso Horizon supports attractions in all aspects of selling, distribution and the redemption of tickets in one unified platform.    Location: Milan, Italy. The position is primarily office based, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. Reports to: Software Development Manager Travel✈️ Requirement: Up to 20%. While travel is unlikely, occasional travel to accesso client sites may be requested. This travel is global.

What you’ll be working on:

• Maintaining existing software code to meet the same standards/criteria as new code
• Documenting newly implemented features and bug fixes
• Assisting with and/or performing upgrades, training, and implementation
• Alpha testing new code
• Ownership of the full lifecycle of services, including deployment and operation in production  
• Collaborating with other engineering teams

Technologies 💻 you may work with:

• Java
• Microsoft SQL
• Tomcat
• HTML, JS, CSS
• Swing
• AWS Services: EC2, S3, EKS, ECS
• CI/CD tools
• Github Copilot / Cursor / Claude
• Eclipse / IntelliJ IDEs

What you Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience Note: ‘years of experience’ may not always be the best measure for your ability to succeed in this role. If the below bullet points feel like you, please consider applying – even if you don’t have, say, 5 years in seat.
• Experience in Java or similar OO language (like C#) 
• Experience with JSP technologies
• Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL), including writing complex SQL queries. Knowledge of NoSQL is a plus.
• Experience with cloud computing methodologies like high availability, scalability, fault-tolerance and resiliency
• Familiarity with XML and JSON 
• Experience writing unit tests for Java applications 
• Ability to work in teams or independently with minimal direction
• Experience with Scrum practices and ceremonies

⭐️  Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

*If you don’t have all the qualifications listed, don’t worry! We understand everyone’s career path is unique, and still encourage you to apply if you feel this role is aligned with your career trajectory. 

Salary offered is based upon experience.

Salary Range€45.000—€55.000 EUR

LIFE at accesso:

At accesso, we believe that fun is a fundamental part of the workday! From our tech to our passion for attractions, we infuse fun into everything we do, and our culture is no different. We’ve created a virtual environment with no shortage of connection – so share memes and high fives 🙌 with teammates, or break up your day with virtual escape quests, “Online Office Olympics” and more! Work-life balance is important here too, so you’ll have flexibility in choosing the work setting and hours that fit your life best (so long as your work permits).   We believe that diversity is vital to innovation and that when we celebrate what makes each of us unique, we create a more inclusive environment where you can truly thrive🌱. Our people are our most treasured asset, and we are proud to have such talented, passionate and tech-savvy professionals on our team💚. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all, and any hiring decisions will be assessed on qualifications, merit and business need. If there are any accommodations you may need throughout the hiring process, please feel free to email us at careers@accesso.com so that we can set you up for success. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at accesso. You can review our candidate privacy statement here: Candidate Privacy Statement

ABOUT accesso: 

Our team is on a mission to improve the guest experience with technology. We support some of the world's top attractions and leisure & entertainment venues 🏟🎡🎢🚢🎻 by creating innovative technology solutions that enhance the guest journey from start to finish. Currently, accesso® employs over 500 team members around the globe 🌎, many of whom come from the industries we serve. From ticketing and eCommerce to virtual queuing and more, we understand firsthand what makes our clients and their guests smile, and we’re constantly developing new solutions to enhance the guest experience while helping our clients streamline operations and drive revenue.